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Creation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
With the support of the people, the Viet Minh (led by Ho Chi Minh) expanded throughout northern Vietnam, establishing new governments, redistributing some land, and opening farms. On September 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the independent Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square. -
Creation of the 17th parallel between North and South Vietnam
It was a provisional military demarcation line established in Vietnam, according to the agreements established in the "Geneva Accords."
The line doesn't really coincide with the 17th parallel, the line goes south down the Ben Hai river to Bo Ho Su town, and from there to the Vietnam-Laos border. -
Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu, which occurred from March 13 to May 7, 1954, was a military victory for Vietnam, which put an end to French colonial rule. With it came the separation of North Vietnam and South Vietnam. -
Establishment of the National Liberation Front
The National Liberation Front was founded on December 20, 1960, in South Vietnam. The US military and advisers often referred to the organization made up of leaders, politicians, military personnel, etc. as Vietnamese communists; it also included anyone in south Vietnam who allied with North Vietnam. -
Gulf of Tonkin Incident and Resolution
In August 1964, two US destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam reported that they had been attacked by North Vietnam; Because of this, President Johnson requested permission to increase the US military presence in Indochina. On August 7, 1964, this request was approved, giving President Johnson the freedom to decide what measures were necessary to keep the peace. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder was the code name for the American bombing campaign during the Vietnam War. US military aircraft attacked established targets from March 1965 to October 1968. The bombing was intended to put pressure on communist leaders in North Vietnam, thereby reducing their ability to wage war. -
US Combat Troops Arrive in Vietnam
On March 8, 1965, around 3,500 US soldiers stormed Da Nang. Marines were the first Americans to arrive to attack. His work was based on protecting the Da Nang air base, from where many bombs were dropped towards the north. -
Tet Offensive
This event was a coordinated series of North Vietnamese attacks on more than 100 cities in South Vietnam. It was an attempt to form a rebellion among the South Vietnamese population and encourage the United States to reduce its involvement in the Vietnam War. However, North Vietnam managed to mark a turning point in the Vietnam War, and the United States had to withdraw. -
My Lai Massacre
The My Lai massacre was one of the worst incidents of violence committed during the Vietnam War. American soldiers murdered a group of people, including children, women, and the elderly on March 16, 1968. More than 500 people were killed. The US government covered up this event for a year, and when it became known, international outrage was unleashed. -
1968 Democratic National Convention
This Democratic convention took place from August 26 to 29, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. While they were waiting for the president to be nominated for the Democratic Party, demonstrators took to the streets to protest against the Vietnam War. Once Vice President Herbert Humphrey received the presidential nomination, the streets of Chicago became a scene of riots. -
1968 Presidential Election
The elections were held on November 5, 1968. These elections happened during the Vietnam War. The Republican Party won the presidency, and took seats in the House and the Senate, but the Democratic Party retained control of Congress. Nixon won by less than one point. -
Tinker v. Des Moines
In December 1965, a group of Des Moines students gathered in a house to plan a public demonstration in support of the Vietnam War truce. They decided to wear black armbands, representing the movement; When the school principals found out, they made an announcement that anyone wearing a black armband was going to be suspended. -
Woodstock 1969
The Woodstock Music Festival began on August 15, 1969, on a farm in New York. It is now known as Woodstock, a counter-bodybuilding movement from the 1960s. It was a peaceful celebration. -
Kent State University Protest
On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard fired on protesters at the University of Kent, killing 4 people and wounding 9. This event led to a nationwide student strike, many colleges and universities were forced to close. -
Jackson State College Protest
On May 15, 1970, police shot students at a May 14 protest of the American invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War. 12 students were injured and 2 were killed. -
Watergate
The Watergate scandal began on June 17, 1972, when
some thieves were arrested at the office of the Democratic National Committee. This was not just any robbery, as it was connected to President Richard Nixon's re-election campaign, and they had been caught tapping phones and stealing documents. Nixon made risky decisions to cover up the crimes, but the media revealed his role in the conspiracy. -
1973 Paris Peace Accords
The Paris peace agreements of 1973 sought to establish the end of the Vietnam War with the application of fundamental rights, as well as the independence of South Vietnam and the stabilization of Asia. -
United States vs. Nixon
A jury indicted seven of President Richard Nixon's closest associates in the Watergate case. The Nixon-appointed prosecutor and the defendants sought audiotapes of conversations recorded by Nixon in the Oval Office. Nixon claimed that he was immune from the subpoena on the grounds of "executive privilege." -
Fall of Saigon
On April 30, 1975, the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese Army, ending the Vietnam War. Days ago the Americans evacuated thousands of South Vietnamese and Americans, it was an evacuation by helicopter and it was the most ambitious in history. -
Pentagon Papers
They are secret documents detailing the US role in Indochina from World War II to 1968. Daniel Ellsberg, who was opposed to US involvement in the Vietnam War, leaked details of the documents to the press. In June 1971, The New York Times published articles based on the study. The US Department of Justice obtained a temporary injunction to stop the publication, for national security. The documents were widely published, fueling debate over the country's Vietnam policy.
